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IMSBC Code Overview and Compliance Guide

The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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IMSBC Code Overview and Compliance Guide

The document provides an overview of key requirements and classifications in the IMSBC Code for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes by sea. It explains that the Code does not cover grain or packaged cargoes regulated by other codes. It outlines the process that shippers and masters must follow to ensure proper documentation and classification of cargoes. Cargoes are classified into Group A, B or C depending on their liquefaction properties or chemical hazards, and each group has different requirements for testing, certification and approvals needed from competent authorities before carriage.

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  • HMRC Codes Overview: Provides an overview of HMRC codes focusing on the basics, classification, and application of codes in business settings.

The IMSBC Code

(Non all-inclusive chart of the Code;only basic step-by-step guide for compliance requirements of a bulk cargo)

IMSBC Code The Basics

The Code does not


cover grain cargoes
regulated by the
International Grain
Code

The Code does not


cover solid cargoes in
bags, or similar
packaged goods
regulated by the IMDG
Code (International
Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code)

Before accepting cargo for shipment, shipper must


provide master with cargo information and signed
cargo declaration form (ref. s 4)

Correct Bulk Cargo shipping


name (BCSN) Important
(Implications)

Cargos physical
and chemical
properties
(s 4.2.2)

If cargos BCSN is not in the Code,


it is considered a cargo not listed in the Code

Section 1.3 of the Code applies Shippers


responsibility to provide cargo information to
competent authority at port of loading (CA-PL) for
assessment of the appropriate carriage
requirements

If assessed as Group C, CA-PL


will authorise carriage and CA
port of discharge (CA-PD)
and vessels Flag State (FS)
will be informed

If assessed as
Group A or B,
tripartite
agreement
required from
CA-PL, CA-PD
and FS.

CA-PL provides master with certificate of cargo


schedule, i.e. cargo characteristics and carriage
requirements. CA-PL will also inform IMO of same.

IMSBC Code Miscelleanous

IMSBC Code - Classification

Entry into
enclosed spaces;
A.1050 (27)

Solid bulk cargoes categorized into three distinct groups in the Code:

Group A:
Cargoes that
may liquefy

Risk:
Liquefaction,
cargo shift,
capsizing

Cargoes
prone to
liquefaction:
Contain a
certain
quantity of
moisture and
small fine
particles

Requirements:
(1) TML
Certificate
(2) Moisture
Content
Certificate
(3) MC < TML

Group B:
Cargoes that possess chemical hazards

Dangerous goods;
(e.g. cargoes that
have been assigned
by a UN number by
the United Nations
Sub-Committee of
Experts on the
Transport of
Dangerous Goods)

Materials
Hazardous Only
in Bulk (MHB);
Cargoes that do
not meet the
criteria for
inclusion in the
IMDG classes for
dangerous
goods.

Risk: Fire or explosion due to chemical


hazards, release of toxic gases and
corrosion, damage to ship structures due to
poor loading procedures.

Requirements:
(1) Doc of Compliance for ship. Special list,
manifest or stowage plan. Instructions for
emergency response.
(2) Segregation requirements important.

Group C:
Nonharzardous
cargoes
(cargoes
that do not
meet Group
A
or B)

Some cargoes
may still
carry some
risks e.g. iron
ore and high
density
cargoes
overstressing
the tanktop.

Pesticides;
Recommendations
MSC .1/circ.1264
& circ. 1396
Loading Plan
agreed between
Master and
Terminal
Representative
(SOLAS Reg. VI/7,
BLU Code)
CO2 fire fighting
exemption (MSC
1/circ.1395/rev.1)
for certain solid
bulk cargoes (ref:
SOLAS regulation
II-2/[Link])

Trim level,
consider ship
ballasting and
loading
sequences.

Cargo Residues,
hold washing
water & HME
substances
(ref: MARPOL
Annex V)

Sand, cement
generation
of dust.

Contact details of
CAs (BC.1/circ.71)

Follow
precautions in
Code.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this chart is based on


information from the IMSBC Code and is provided for general guidance
and information purposes only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure
that the chart is accurate and up to date, BIMCO does not warrant, nor
does it accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or
completeness of the chart or for any loss or damages which may arise
from reliance on the information contained in the chart

MSC.1/circ. 1452
(Implementation
of early measures
of 02-13
amendments)
DSC.1/circ.71-iron
ore fines

17 Jan 2014
BIMCO Marine dept ACFN

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